Pierre LeBrun: Despite the increased interest in Carolina Hurricanes forward Micheal Ferland on deadline day, they obviously held on to him. Was told that the Nashville Predators and Toronto Maple Leafs were among the teams that called the Hurricanes with interest in the last hour leading up to the deadline.
Michael Smith: Hurricanes GM Don Waddell said that they’ll hold contract extension talks with Ferland after the season.
Michael Smith: Waddell on the trade deadline: “We believe in this team, and that’s why we stuck with them.